Japan is facing a serious law voting rates.

In the previous national Diet lower House election, the voting rate is record law of 52%. In addition, in a municipal governor’s election taken place 2 months ago, the voting rate was critically low of 21%! The trend is continuing for several years after DPJ took the ruling power in 2009.

There are many reasons for the law rate. Like other countries, the voting rate of young people are very law as they are indifferent in politics. It’s very cynical and ironic. Considering employment situation or national pension financial situation, the current policy are very disadvantageous for the young people. As they do not vote, they are not made much of candidates actually.

However, this is a very dangerous situation from the view point of democracy. We need remedy for the trend. One possible idea is that imposing a fine for those who do not vote. Another idea is give some merits for those who vote. I think either method is indispensable for the election system.

I welcome your comments on which way you should take or any other crew or method you suggest.